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West Point Parents Club of Central Pennsylvania |
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West Point Parents Club of Central Pennsylvania |
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Welcome to the West Point Parents Club of Central Pennsylvania |
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The West Point Parents Club (WPPC) of Central Pennsylvania is a source of information, support and fun for parents of cadets. West Point is not a regular college! West Point is a way of life - physically, mentally and sprititually challenging. Cadets reorganize their thoughts and actions to become outstanding leaders of character learning first how to follow, then lead. Your participation will only enhance the West Point experience for your family. To join the Club, contact any one of the officer's listed under the navigation bar (to the left) on each web page.
Central PA cadets at our September
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September 20, 2008 Tailgate |
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A cadet jumper makes a perfect landing prior to the Arkon game See Plebe News for Pictures and Stories of "R" Day
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New Cadet Laura Yuengert on "R" Day; her brother leaves in 2008 and she enters |
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Planned Events
Thanksgiving Bus (5 families have expressed interest thus far) Army Navy Party (???) XMAS at the Shields' (?) |
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Sandhurst Competition Sandhurst is an annual competition between the service academies, the Sandhurst Academy, the Royal Canadian Military Academy, and many colleges and university ROTC programs. An all day event, teams compete in a grueling long distance obstacle course and are challenged at every station along the way. In addition to military skills competition and a grueling march, the cadets compete in water navigation, rope bridges, communication skills and much more. This year, the Sandhurst competition is May 3rd, 2008 and you can get more information on this website: www.usma.edu/dmi/sandhurst_competition.htm. Come out and move along with the cadets and cheer your favorite team on. |
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Sandhurst Competition 2008 Lusk Reservoir RB 15 Race
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Cadets of West Point This is a link that will allow you to find other cadets from Pennsylvania. It includes profiles of the cadets. Col(R) Bob Totten, Class of '60 established the site. Find your cadet at www.westpointcadets.org, click on the cadet map and then Pennsylvania. Email Bob if you do not find your cadet. |
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Key West Point Dates Listed are several upcoming key dates for Cadets and parents: Plebe March Back - August 17th 2008 First Day of Classes - August 21st, 2008 A-Day - August 23rd, 2008 (See A Day Guidance Below) Ring Weekend Class of 2009 - September 23rd, 2008 Winter Break - December 23rd - January 4th, 2009 Spring Break - March 13th, 2009 Plebe-Parent Weekend - March 14 & 15, 2009 Graduation for Class of 2009 - May 23rd, 2009
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Questions about Acceptance Day: Questions have been coming into the office, primarily about walking privileges. The guidance we received is as follows: Acceptance Day Walking Privileges: All Fourth Class Cadets are authorized to take walking privileges after their last duty on Acceptance Day, 23 August 2008 and again on Sunday the 24th. The uniform for Walking Privileges is White over Grey. Plebes may take Walking Privileges to go into Highland Falls with or without being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fourth Class Cadets may accompany their parents to their hotel rooms during walking privileges. Those cadets who have parents or guardians staying in hotels outside of the walking privilege limit may accompany their parent or guardians to their hotel rooms, but most observe the following restrictions: a. Fourth Class Cadets must travel directly from the academy to their parent/guardian's hotel and back. Plebes are not authorized to stop in order to shop, tour, visit, eat or engage in any other activity while traveling between the academy and the hotel. b. Fourth Class Cadets are not authorized to eat outside of the below listed walking privilege limits in any location other than their parent/guardians hotel. c. Fourth Class Cadets are not authorized to wear civilian clothes or Gym-Alpha while on walking privileges. White over Gray is the only authorized uniform for walking privileges. d. Fourth Class Cadets are not authorized to drink (alcoholic beverages) during walking privileges regardless of their age or location of their parent's hotel. e. Fourth Class Cadets may remove their head gear while eating during an outdoor picnic at the river courts, South Dock, Round Pond or other picnic location. f. Fourth Class Cadets that failed their record APFT are authorized walking privileges in accordance with the above standards. Fourth Class Cadets may picnic with families at Round Pond, but must be transported by vehicle; they may not walk along Route 293 to Round Pond. Walking Privilege Geographic Limits: North - Main Post limits; South - Bear Mountain traffic circle (intersection of Routes 6 and 9W) when on foot; grounds of the Bear Mountain Hotel to include all state park facilities when traveling by vehicle; East - the Hudson River (boating is allowed within physical sight of West Point.) West- West side of Route 9-W (cadets may frequent those religious or business establishments located directly on the West side of Route 9-W.) Extracted from public affairs guidance for A Day |
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Dues Club dues for members are $50; this covers the four years your son or daughter is ast West Point. Name tags can be ordered at 8$ per name tag. If you have questions about club membership please contact Bob and Serena Shields, Carl and Cheri Comasco, or Ed and Jennifer Troxell. |
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